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2/ Langchain has raised $20M series A and Langsmith is generally available now blog.langchain.dev/langsmith…
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Funding in AI from just today:

1/ Magic Dev raises $100M for creating an AI software engineer

Nat and I are delighted to be investing $100m in Magic.dev, which is building a superhuman software engineer.

If a copilot generates $10b of revenue, how much is a colleague worth?
- Daniel Gross
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4) Faraday's Rental Reckoning β€”

Electric vehicle maker Faraday Future teeters on the brink as unpaid rent threatens to evict them from their LA headquarters. #EVCrisis
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3) Super Micro's Ambitious Vision β€”

Super Micro's CEO targets a massive $25 billion in sales, eyeing robust growth in a competitive tech industry. #TechGrowth
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2) Dollar Sizzles Post-PPI Data β€”

US dollar temperatures rise as Producer Price Index (PPI) data comes in hotter than expected, signaling continued inflation. #USDstrength
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1) Tech Unites Against AI Mayhem β€”

In a landmark move, industry leaders such as OpenAI and Meta are joining forces to safeguard elections from AI-driven interference. #ElectionSecurity
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4) Green Energy Soars in the US β€”

Solar power is set to drive over half of new electricity in the US this year, positioning renewables as a central pillar in the nation's energy transition. #RenewableEnergy
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3) Qatari-Israeli Secret Hostage Talks β€”

Israeli president's clandestine meeting with Qatari PM marks a strategic dialogue on sensitive hostage negotiations, hinting at covert regional alliances. #Diplomacy
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2) Goldman CEO's Compensation Skyrockets β€”

Despite Goldman Sachs' profit drop, CEO David Solomon’s compensation soars 24% to $31 million, spotlighting executive pay amid financial turbulence. #ExecutivePay
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1) Consumer Sentiment Reaches New Heights β€”

Consumer confidence hits a 31-month peak, buoyed by diminishing inflation and robust employment figures, signaling potential retail and economic optimism. #ConsumerConfidence
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4) US Inflation Heats Up β€”

January saw a surge in US producer inflation, driven by strong service price increases, sparking concerns for businesses. #InflationSpike
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3) JetBlue's Activist Win β€”

Carl Icahn secures two JetBlue board seats after revealing a stake in the airline, signaling potential strategic shifts. #IcahnInfluence
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2) VW Under Ethical Scrutiny β€”

Volkswagen is urged to reconsider its joint venture in China due to concerns over forced labor allegations. #VWEthics
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1) Plastic Recycling Exposed β€”

A recent report accuses the plastic industry of misleading the public about the effectiveness of recycling programs. #PlasticDeception
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